June 8: Falmouth Northwest River Trail History Hike

Join Adam Zurn from Uncharted Lancaster at 9 am on Sunday, June 8, 2025, for a…

Exploring the 1827 Union Canal Tunnel by Kayak

Last summer, I had the unforgettable opportunity to paddle through history with Cocoa Kayak, venturing into…

June 9: Falmouth Northwest River Trail History Hike

Join Adam Zurn from Uncharted Lancaster at 9 am on Sunday, June 9, 2024, for a…

Lost Pages of History: Rediscovering the Susquehanna Canal Survey

Read the fascinating story of how Benton Webber worked first to digitize and then facilitated the…

Water Week: Canals of the Conewago Falls

As part of Lancaster Conservancy's annual Water Week celebration, I led a Northwest River Trail History…

June 4: Falmouth Northwest River Trail History Hike

Join Adam Zurn from Uncharted Lancaster at 9 am on Sunday, June 4, 2023, for a…

Side Quest: Conestoga Navigation Company’s Lock #6 in Safe Harbor

Hidden in Conestoga River Park along River Road in Safe Harbor is Lock 6 of the…

Port of Lancaster and the Curious Etymology of Safe Harbor’s Name

Where does the name Safe Harbor originate? Believe it or not, but it comes from the…

Side Quest: Discover Lock 15 of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal

Hidden between the Norman Wood Bridge and Muddy Creek on the eastern edge of York County…

Side Quest: Explore York County’s Lock 13

Hidden between the Norman Wood Bridge and Muddy Creek on the eastern edge of York County…

Side Quest: Investigate the ruins of Lock 12

Lock 12 is one of the most well-preserved locks of the old Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal.…